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Grassroots leaders attend seminar on development goals

BETONG: A total of 747 village heads, community leaders and councilors for Betong division took part in the Seminar Pemerkasaan Institusi Pentadbiran Peringkat Akar Umbi Tahun 2022 Peringkat Betong here. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the purpose of the seminar is to disseminate information on the roles of village heads and community […]

Don’t lose Salako Rara culture to modernity

LUNDU: All Ketua Masyarakat and Ketua Kaum (KMKK) of Salako Rara have been urged to work together on preserving the customs of the Salako Rara community. Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang said the uniqueness of the culture and customs of the Salako Rara community should be preserved so that it is not lost due to modernity. […]

Idris: Every residential area needs penghulu, KK

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The position of Penghulu and Ketua Kaum (KK) needs to be established in every residential area to facilitate the affairs of the residents in the area concerned, says Datuk Idris Buang. The State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Deputy Speaker said with the rapid development, the local population was also increasing. Using the Desa Ilmu […]

Ensuring grassroots leaders understand their responsibilities

SIBU: The Ketua Kaum or community leaders (KMKK) and Village Security and Development Committee (JKKK) courses are good in ensuring grassroots leaders understand their responsibilities. “We are aware that the role of KMKK and JKKK is not easy. This is why the state government through the district office and the resident’s office are trying to […]

Eight community leaders appointed

SIBU: A total of eight community leaders (KMKK) were appointed for both Pelawan and Bukit Assek constituencies yesterday. The letter of appointment was presented by Sibu Resident Wong Hie Sieng, witnessed by Pelawan assemblyman Michael Tiang Ming Tee and Bukit Assek assemblyman Chieng Jin Ek. For the Pelawan constituency, two Penghulu were appointed – Penghulu […]

Don’t leave your longhouses for too long

KANOWIT: Appointed community leaders or KMKK (ketua masyarakat ketua kaum) are reminded not to leave their longhouses for too long. Emphasising this, Ngemah assemblyman Anyi Jana said, a KMKK should be in the longhouse at all times in line with the responsibilities entrusted to him. However, he said, it is possible that a KMKK has […]

Community leaders receive appointment letters

KUCHING: Community leaders and village chief (KMKK) in the Batu Kitang constituency received their letter of appointment/service extension during a ‘Leaders with the People’ event in Kampung Sudat over the weekend. Batu Kitang assemblyman, Lo Khere Chiang witnessed the presentation of appointment letters to the recipients. Among those re-appointed are village chief for Kampung Sudat […]

Satok leaders get appointment letters

KUCHING: Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki presented letters of appointment and extension letters to the community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) for Satok constituency on Friday (Feb 4). The ceremony which took place at the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Satok Service Centre was carried out smoothly and in compliance with standard operating procedures (SOP). […]

Work together to serve constituents

BAU: Community leaders and village heads (KMKK) in Tasik Biru have been told to work together to serve the constituents. Assistant Minister of Transport Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said this would ensure that the people’s interests are being prioritised. The Tasik Biru assemblyman explained that a new approach would be implemented to ensure that requests […]

Kozi Square receives 12 trolleys

KUCHING: Twelve units of stainless-steel trolleys were contributed to the new vaccination centre at Kozi Square today (June 15). This donation project was initiated by Pemanca Datuk John Tiong and community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching branch. The trolleys were handed over by Temenggong Datuk Tan Joo Phoi […]